Category: Weather-Related Damage

When hail hits, everyone starts looking for proof — and “hail spatter” often becomes the focus of debate. Does the presence or absence of spatter really determine whether damage is recent or covered? This article explores both sides of the argument, from the contractor’s field perspective to the attorney’s view of the carrier’s duty to investigate. Ultimately, while spatter can help tell the story of a storm, it’s only one clue in a much larger picture.